Siddhartha Mukherjee is an Indian-American physician, oncologist, and author known for his contributions to the field of cancer research. He gained widespread recognition for his book, The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography in 2011. Mukherjee's work combines scientific insight with a narrative style, making complex medical topics accessible to a general audience. In addition to his writing, Mukherjee is an assistant professor of medicine at Columbia University and has been involved in various research initiatives. He has also authored other notable works, including The Gene: An Intimate History, which explores the history and science of genetics.